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WLU's Student News Source

The Trumpet

West Liberty seeks to uphold ADA guidelines

March 20, 2018

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   In recent years, West Liberty University has made ADA accommodations a priority when designing or renovating facilities on campus.  There are some areas that...

Campus looks forward to future construction projects

Campus looks forward to future construction projects

February 17, 2018

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   Over the past year, West Liberty University has finished multiple projects that improved campus. Last semester, students saw the renovation and reopening of Boyd...

How to handle cold weather, harsh road conditions

February 5, 2018

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   Late in the spring semester, West Liberty students are blessed with some of the greatest weather of the year. The trips across the quad to all of the on-campus...

University procedures allow for consistent discipline 

November 29, 2017

By Jalyn Bolyard, Online Editor   Recently, West Liberty University has been in the public eye about serious incidents, such as allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence, concerning past and...

Writing Center open for students to utilize

October 30, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   West Liberty University offers various tutoring services through the student help services in Main Hall. However, WLU is now offering students additional services...

Elbin Library celebrates ‘Banned Book Week’

October 16, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   The last week of September is considered “Banned Books Week,” which aims to celebrate books that have been challenged or banned and celebrate freedom of speech...

Stephen King’s ‘It’ raises the fear factor to new heights 

September 18, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   Stephen King’s novels have a reputation for being some of the most entertaining and terrifying stories of our time. More often than not, however, the aspects...

West Liberty University upgrades internet services across campus

September 10, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   In the past, West Liberty Students have had to deal with some inconveniences with their internet service. This included slow download speeds and various ‘dead...

“The Children of Hurin” is a hidden gem for “Game of Thrones” fans

July 28, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer ​Game of Thrones has finally returned in all of its bloody and depraved glory. Much like thousands of other Thrones fans, I spend my week anxiously waiting for Sunday...

“It Comes at Night” fails to deliver

June 19, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer It Comes at Night is a low-budget horror film, starring Joel Edgerton and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Although this film hasn’t received the attention of other...

Three ways to spend your summer free time

May 16, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer With the semester finally over, college students are finding themselves with a lot of free time on their hands. A large portion of this time will be set aside for summer...

SGA: Feedback leads to positive changes 

May 10, 2017

By Sean Kranske, Contributing Writer   Over the past year, the Student Government Association (SGA) has taken great steps forward to improve West Liberty University events and services. SGA has further...

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